Nursing a slight hang-over from his birthday drinks the night before, Robert attended the first committee meeting of the 2006 Best of British Comedy lunch on behalf of the Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund.  The event takes place at BAFTA on 27 September.

As the filming of Carry On London is officially announced from midnight, Robert found himself chatting about the classic cast and crew and the 21st century resurrection to Paul Williams on Radio Five Live.  Here’s wishing director Peter Richardson, producer Chris Chrisafis and confirmed cast Shane Richie, Victoria Silvstedt, Vinnie Jones, Rik Mayall and Harry Enfield all the success in the world.

Sad to report the death of Val Guest at the ripe old age of 94.  Whether co-scripting Will Hay’s masterpiece, Oh Mr Porter, or directing Robin Askwith’s immortal rear-end in Confessions of a Window Cleaner, Val’s contribution to British cinema and television is immense.  Having had the pleasure of interviewing him several times and receiving a foreword from Val, and his actress wife Yolande Donlan, for his book, The Complete Frankie Howerd, Robert salutes a true original.

Congrats to Mike Kenwood for rounding up Robert and eight other pals to go and see the Comedy God that is Rik Mayall in The New Statesman play at Wimbledon.  A must-see, instant classic!  Rik Rocks!!

The day started with a full-volume blast of Sid James singing The Ooter Song, for it was thirty years ago today that Robert’s ultimate comic hero died.  Please raise a glass or five to the main man of British comedy…Robert certainly will!  And a few more will be raised to mark the 79th birthday of Jack Douglas.

A trip to West Ealing for a few drinks in the company of the CarryonLine gang following their location tour.  Robert joined series favourites Valerie Leon, Larry Dann and Patrick Durkin in what was a wonderfully relaxed and friendly gathering.  Congrats to Ray and Brett for doing a great job.

A couple of days in Brighton organised to enjoy a meeting with Vic Chapman from the Max Miller Appreciation Society…but any excuse for Robert to get down there!  He’ll see you in the bar again soon Vic!

Robert journeyed to Denham to see Sir Cliff Richard, aided and abetted by Sylvia Syms, Nicholas Parsons and Jess Conrad, unveil a Heritage Foundation blue plaque on the former home of legendary actor, Sir John Mills.  A star-studded lunch in the West End followed; such notables as Valerie Leon, Sue Upton, John Inman, Burt Kwouk, Jean Fergusson, Nicholas Courtney and Nicholas Ball were there.

Another book launch, this time for Robert Fairclough’s second volume of Prisoner scripts, at the Bath House pub…are you detecting a theme here!

Robert attended the book launch for Alan Parker and Mick O’Shea’s Monty Python DVD and CD guide, And Now For Something Completely Digital, at the Spice of Life.  Carol Cleveland and Neil Innes were also in attendance.  Well done lads, it’s a great book…and thanks for the mention!